Storage/Transport Temperature: Serum from a freshly drawn 7 mL plain red (maintain at 37°C until separation from cells) at 2-8°C.
Remarks:Do not freeze red cells. For Pediatric Collect: Serum from a freshly drawn 1.5 mL plain red (maintain at 37°C until separation from cells) at 2-8°C.
Unacceptable Conditions:Separator or gel tubes.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable